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Cycling in China: As Good as It Gets Imagine a pla

Cycling in China: As Good as It Gets
Imagine a place where cycling is absolutely normal; it’s the default transportation for hundreds of millions of people. Bike lanes are ten feet wide and often separated by tree-lined pavement. Imagine that nearly every intersection has its own traffic signal, just for bikes. Imagine the air ringing with as many bike bells as car horns. When you’re thirsty, you can always find a corner store with freezers full of bottled water, and although you resent using so much plastic, marked recycling bins are everywhere. When the liquid runs through your system, a public restroom appears, marked clearly in English, and it’s free to use.Read more about Robert’s adventures cycling in China at Momentummag.com.#urbancycling #biketravel #bikepacking #slowbiking #bicyclelove

Urban cycling trails are a lifeline for commuters

Urban cycling trails are a lifeline for commuters and bicyclists looking to explore their cities in a safe and efficient way. But they are also fantastic ways to get to know a new city as a visitor. That is, if a city has invested in them.Pictured above is the Katy Trail in Dallas. Check out the rest at Momentummag.com.#urbancycling #bikelife #bicyclelove #slowbiking #biketravel #bicyclelife

London Cycling Boom: More Riders, Bigger Networks,

London Cycling Boom: More Riders, Bigger Networks, and a Greener Future.Cycling in London is on the rise—and it’s a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. According to new data from Transport for London (TfL), daily cycle journeys have increased by 26% since 2019, with an estimated 1.33 million cycling trips being made every day in 2024. This is a big leap from the 1.05 million daily trips recorded just five years ago, and it’s clear that cycling is becoming an increasingly popular and practical way to get around the capital.Read more at Momentummag.com.#urbancycling #citybikes #bikelife #slowbiking #bicyclelove

Across cities like Toronto throughout North Americ

Across cities like Toronto throughout North America and other areas, the debate over cycling infrastructure has become increasingly polarized. Scratch that, it is an absolute culture war. If cities take a step back from expanding or event actively remove these bike lanes like in Toronto, they risk losing critical advantages that improve urban life for everyone, whether they cycle or not.Here are eight key things cities will lose (and how they will get worse) if they ignore or dismantle bike lanes.Read more at Momentummag.com.#urbancycling #slowbiking #bikelife #bicyclelove #bikelanes #bicyclelife #citybikes

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